Comparison

Math With Matthew vs Steply

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math With Matthew

Features
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Math With Matthew is a fast-paced math quiz game designed to sharpen your child's arithmetic and problem-solving skills — aligned with the CBSE curriculum from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Pick your grade, choose a topic, set the difficulty, and race against the clock to answer 10 questions. Every correct answer builds your streak. Every wrong answer teaches you why. Earn up to 3 stars per round and watch your skills grow. CBSE-Aligned Topics by Grade: • Grades 1–2: Addition, Subtraction, early Multiplication • Grades 3–4: All four operations, Fractions, Geometry basics • Grades 5–6: Decimals, Percentages, Integers, Ratio & Proportion • Grades 7–8: Algebra, Exponents, advanced Geometry, and more 12 Math Topics Covered: Addition Ā· Subtraction Ā· Multiplication Ā· Division Ā· Fractions Ā· Decimals Ā· Percentages Ā· Geometry Ā· Algebra Ā· Ratio & Proportion Ā· Exponents Ā· Integers Key Features: Timed Questions — 8 to 15 seconds per question depending on difficulty Streak Tracking — build consecutive correct-answer streaks Star Scoring — earn 1, 2, or 3 stars based on accuracy Instant Explanations — learn from every mistake immediately 3 Difficulty Levels — Easy, Medium, and Hard with scaled number ranges Clean, Kid-Friendly Design — large text, bright colors, simple navigation Score History — track progress over time Built for parents and teachers who want a screen-time activity that actually builds skills. No ads, no in-app purchases, no distractions — just math. Works offline. No internet connection required.

About

Steply

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Steply solves any math problem and shows you every step — so you actually understand it. Point your camera at a printed or handwritten problem, or type it in, and get a clear, fully-worked solution in seconds. Every answer is double-checked by a verification pass, so you can trust it. WHAT MAKES STEPLY DIFFERENT • The steps are ALWAYS free. We never hide the worked solution behind a paywall. • Learn mode: a Socratic tutor that guides you to the next step instead of just handing over the answer — built to help you learn, not cheat. • Verified accuracy: each answer is independently checked, with an honest "double-check" flag when something's tricky. • Practice: generate similar problems and a quick self-quiz to lock in the method. • Ask follow-ups: "why did you do that step?" — like a tutor in your pocket. COVERS Arithmetic, fractions, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals), statistics, systems of equations, and word problems. PREMIUM Steply Premium unlocks unlimited solves, Learn mode, and Practice. The basic step-by-step solution is always free. • Weekly $5.99 (3-day free trial) • Yearly $49.99 (7-day free trial) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Steply is a learning aid designed to help students understand math. Privacy Policy: https://betteryouknow.github.io/steply/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://betteryouknow.github.io/steply/terms.html

Screenshots

Math With Matthew4 screens
Steply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math With Matthew at none against Steply's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Steply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Math With Matthew asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Math With Matthew versus Steply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath With MatthewSteply
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavan DuddayTaylan Karadeniz

In-app purchases

None

Math With Matthew

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Steply

Subscriptions2
  • Steply Premium (Weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Steply Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Math With Matthew free?
Math With Matthew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steply free?
Steply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math With Matthew or Steply have ads?
Neither Math With Matthew nor Steply shows ads.

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